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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

“If the Realtor says there are hardwood floors throughout, and the appraiser puts that in the appraisal report and it’s not the case, that’s a problem,” Dicks said. Some have also touted he cost benefits that desktop appraisals could bring. But appraisers, not lenders, assume the liability for producing a complete report.

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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ValueLink integrates with Clear Capital to deliver advanced valuation solutions to lenders and AMCs

Clear Capital

ValueLink is on a mission of transforming the valuation landscape for lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) by offering best-in-class technology and the widest range of valuation products in its unified order management platform. Our integration with ValueLink allows us to continue to deliver on this commitment.”. About ValueLink.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. My personal comments: George called me before the first Appraisal Summit on December 9-11, 2009.

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What Does an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Do?

AmeriMac

They go through the administrative process of actually hiring and retaining an appraiser. They will also deliver the report to the lender or other client as well. The AMC will generally have “on call” appraisers that they use regularly for specific projects. AMCs as a concept were developed in the 1970s.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. Source: Inc.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

Simonson Real Estate

Despite these radical changes, the business of America carries on, somehow, some way, including commercial real estate appraisal work. How has COVID-19 affected the appraisal process and the values of the various markets and submarkets of commercial real estate? benefit from our collective strength.

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